The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no reason to fear any opposition in the 2027 general elections, asserting that the president’s re-election is assured based on the administration’s current achievements. Yilwatda made the statement on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the APC League of Professionals, who paid a solidarity visit to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. According to the APC national chairman, the party remains confident of sweeping victories in all elections across the country, including governorship, national, and state assembly seats, due to…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday officially inaugurated former Senate President, David Mark, as Interim National Chairman, and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as Interim National Secretary of the party. The swearing-in ceremony took place during the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, marking a new phase for the opposition party as it prepares for strategic political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his inaugural speech, Senator Mark pledged to promote internal democracy, transparency, and inclusiveness, promising to reserve 35 per cent of leadership roles for women and to ensure meaningful participation of Nigerian…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has refuted claims that the Presidency offered ministerial appointments to the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, in exchange for abandoning efforts to reposition the party as a strong opposition platform. Bwala issued the denial in a statement posted on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, dismissing the allegation as baseless and asserting that only the President has the constitutional authority to offer ministerial positions. Nwosu had, during the ADC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday, alleged that unnamed individuals within…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons following their remarkable comeback victory over hosts Morocco to clinch the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title — their 10th continental crown. In a pulsating final held on Saturday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Atlas Lionesses 3-2, reaffirming their dominance in African women’s football. The Moroccans had stunned fans by taking the lead with first-half goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanna Mssoudy. However, the resilient Falcons roared back in the second half with goals from Esther Okoronkwo,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) on a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission, aimed at evaluating Nigeria’s implementation of recommendations from the 2023 general elections. The meeting, held at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, marked a critical step in reviewing Nigeria’s compliance with the 37-point recommendations issued by the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) following last year’s polls. The ECONEC delegation was led by the Chairperson of Liberia’s National Elections Commission, Mrs Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, and included key officials such as the Deputy Chairman (Corporate Services) of…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Monday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at its headquarters in Port Harcourt, signalling the commencement of preparations for the 2025 Local Government Elections. The meeting, aimed at fostering inclusive participation and transparency, comes as the commission prepares to unveil a revised timetable and updated guidelines for the polls. According to a statement signed by the RSIEC Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner, Dr Michael Ekpali Odey, the gathering brings together a cross-section of political, traditional, religious, and civil society leaders. “The meeting will feature the official presentation of the revised timetable and guidelines…
The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has attributed his defeat to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to widespread violence and voter suppression. Rhodes-Vivour made this known in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, stating that the culture of political violence was the most significant factor in the outcome of the election. He said: “When you have normalised violence against a group of people, eventually that violence should meet you. You look at what happened in the State Assembly where a majority — more than 90 per cent — decided they wanted…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State staged a protest on Monday at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, demanding the immediate removal of the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. The protesters, said to be drawn from the 57 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state, gathered in their numbers at the Assembly premises, carrying placards with bold inscriptions such as “Ojelabi Must Go” and “We Demand New Leadership.” Chanting slogans and calling for internal party reforms, the demonstrators expressed frustration with what they described as the party’s “stagnant and disconnected”…
Amid ongoing political and regional divisions between the North and South, former federal lawmaker and social commentator, Senator Shehu Sani, has highlighted four key events that momentarily bring Nigerians together. In a post shared via his official Facebook page on Saturday, the former Kaduna Central senator remarked on how fleeting but powerful moments of national unity tend to emerge in specific circumstances. He wrote: “Four things that unite Nigerians: Super Eagles, when they are winning; South Africans, when they launch xenophobic attacks against Nigerians; our artists, when they win Grammys; and Kemi Badenoch, when she attacks.” Sani’s statement is viewed…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially declared that he will not be contesting the 2026 governorship election in the state. Oyetola made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Friday in Osogbo. His statement effectively ends weeks of speculation suggesting he might make a return bid for the governorship position he lost in 2022. His declaration comes on the heels of comments by Muniru Raji, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke, who on Thursday claimed in a podcast that Oyetola would be the easiest…
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has declared that he has no formidable challenger in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election, stating that his re-election bid has become a consensus across the state’s senatorial zones. Speaking on Saturday at an endorsement rally organised by stakeholders of the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone in Awka, Soludo dismissed other contenders as individuals merely seeking financial gain rather than serious political engagement. This rally comes weeks after a similar endorsement was held in Otuocha by stakeholders from Anambra North, who also declared Soludo’s candidacy a consensus. Addressing the crowd, Soludo highlighted the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that it is too early to determine who will emerge as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, stressing that the party is currently focused on strengthening its internal structure and building a viable political platform. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed reports suggesting that the party had begun discussions or had shown preference for any potential presidential aspirant. “We don’t have any favourite aspirants or candidates. We are not having any conversation at the moment,” Abdullahi said. He emphasised that the…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, will not be trusted by northern voters even if he swears in a shrine to serve only one term as president. Adeyanju made the remark during an interview on Arise Television while analysing the build-up to the 2027 general elections and the ongoing opposition coalition talks. According to him, the only Southerner with the political capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election is former President Goodluck Jonathan. He argued that Jonathan’s eligibility for just one term makes him…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State has fixed August 9, 2025, for the official flag-off of its campaign ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election in the state. The announcement was made on Friday by the party’s governorship candidate, Mr John Nwosu, during the inauguration of a 22-member state campaign committee at the ADC secretariat in Awka. The committee is chaired by Engr Ike Iwenofu. Nwosu, an ICT expert, described the ADC as a coalition party made up of individuals of proven integrity, drawn from several political backgrounds, including PDP, LP, SDP, COPDEM, and APC. He stressed that…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying those switching sides offer no real political value ahead of the 2027 elections. CUPP’s response follows Tinubu’s remarks touting the growing strength of the APC, which now boasts about 70 senators in the National Assembly and 23 state governors. The president had recently projected confidence amid the rising momentum of a coalition of opposition forces. However, CUPP, in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, said Tinubu’s statements reflect a leader unsettled…
Two lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly, originally elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further shifting the political balance in the state legislature. The defectors are Eugene Ojie Inegbeboh, representing Igueben Constituency, and Andrew Uzamere, representing Ovia North East II Constituency. Their formal declaration was made on Monday at the APC state secretariat in Benin City. Their exit leaves the PDP with only four members in the 24-member state assembly. Receiving the lawmakers, Edo State APC Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, welcomed the development, describing…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once urged him to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), but he declined the offer, choosing instead to remain steadfast in his political convictions. Fayose made the disclosure during his appearance on Politics Today, a political programme on Channels Television, on Friday. According to the outspoken politician, while he has consistently shown admiration for President Tinubu and respects his leadership, his loyalty to his political beliefs has never wavered. “I recall very well that the President asked that I should come to the APC, and I…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday held separate private meetings with two prominent northern political figures in Abuja, fueling speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi first met with former Niger State Governor, Dr Babangida Aliyu, at his Abuja residence in what sources described as a closed-door engagement. Shortly after the meeting, the former Anambra State governor also visited ex-Kaduna State Governor and Social Democratic Party (SDP) chieftain, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at his home in the capital city. The meetings come at a time when rumours are intensifying over alleged moves…
A road project worth N12 million in Plateau State has reportedly collapsed less than a year after its completion, sparking public outcry over the quality of infrastructure delivery and misuse of public funds. According to TrackaNG, a civic tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in public projects, the Kogin Kasar Wase-Tofar Road, resurfaced and dressed under a 2024 contract awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works, has been severely damaged by flood, rendering large sections impassable. In a report shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, TrackaNG revealed that the project was poorly executed despite being listed in the…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, describing his death as a monumental loss to both the state and the nation. Emir Bello, aged 71, died in the early hours of Friday at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja after a prolonged illness, InfoStride News reported earlier. In a condolence message released on behalf of the APC State Working Committee, party chairman Tukur Umar Danfulani paid tribute to the late monarch as a “visionary and exemplary” leader. “Late Ibrahim Bello was a great leader…